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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,995.12, 76,437.99 and 24,663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,995.12, 76,437.99 and 24,663.64 is: 36,969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,995.12 : 76,437.99 = 24,663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,995.12/76,437.99 = 24,663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,995.12x = 76,437.99 × 24,663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,995.12x = 1,885,239,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,239,067.68/50,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,969.01

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